2023 Pride Festival Vendor Application Food/Beverage Retail

Pride Community Center of North Central Florida, Inc

PO Box 5383, Gainesville, FL 32627

2023 Gainesville Pride Festival Agreement

October 21, 2023

In signing this agreement for the 2023 Gainesville Pride Festival, the vendor agrees to all clauses set forth in this agreement. Failure by the vendor to abide by any clauses set forth in this agreement gives Pride Community Center of North Central Florida, Inc. (hereinafter known as PCCNCF) and/or the authorized agents of PCCNCF the right to (1) immediately terminate this agreement (2) require vendor, immediately upon notice of violation of this agreement, to cease operations and vacate the premises, and (3) require the vendor to forfeit any and all fees paid to PCCNCF for the right and privilege of participating in the Festival.  No clauses of this agreement may be changed in any way or altered without the written, signed permission of PCCNCF.

1. PCCNCF agrees to provide each vendor with assigned space(s) at the 2023 Gainesville Pride Festival.

2. Anyone wishing to sell or serve opened food and/or beverages at the 2023 Gainesville Pride Festival, or prepare food onsite, must complete and submit a Food Vendor Application to PCCNCF.

3. Pride Festival vendors shall not display, offer for viewing, or sell any illegal or contraband items.  Pride Festival vendors shall not display, offer for view or sell any items that are unlicensed and/or copies/interpretations of licensed or registered items at any site of the 2023 Gainesville Pride Festival.  Pride Festival vendors shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

4. Pride Festival vendors shall not display, offer for viewing, take orders for, or sell any items that are imprinted, emblazoned, or marked in any manner with any or all the words "2023 Gainesville Pride Parade and Festival" even when printed with other words. Pride Festival vendors shall not offer phrases, logos, or artwork with any variations of these words.

5. Pride Festival vendors shall not sublet their space to anyone or share space with anyone.

6. Pride Festival vendors acknowledge and understand that they are responsible for sales and use tax and shall in no way hold PCCNCF or its representatives responsible for any type of permits other than for the Festival itself.

7. Refund Policy: A full refund will be given if a written request is received by October 7, 2023.  No refunds will be given for any request received after October 7, 2023.

8. PCCNCF makes neither representation nor guarantees towards actual Festival attendance.

9. Pride Festival participants understand that PCCNCF has no control over the weather, acts of God, acts of terrorism, or governmental intervention, or any other cause that may prevent and/or interrupt the festival weekend, and vendors shall hold PCCNCF harmless for any losses that could arise because of such event.

10. PCCNCF reserves the right to place Pride Festival vendors in a location at the complete discretion of PCCNCF.  Pride Festival vendors may request a preference of placement, however, PCCNCF shall have sole and complete authority to place the vendor in any location contained in the festival site, irrespective of the vendor’s request.

Any modification of this agreement shall be null and void unless said modification is set forth in writing and signed by the same parties (or their representatives) having signed this agreement. The Pride Festival Vendor hereby absolves PCCNCF of any liability arising from participation in the Gainesville Pride Festival or any activities in association with the Pride Festival, subject to the limitations of Florida law.

Pride Festival Vendors

Shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and agrees to abide by the conditions of this agreement.

Pride Festival Vendor understands the following:

2023 Gainesville Pride Festival hours are Saturday, October 21, 2023, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Applicants are responsible for all transportation from parking areas and from the festival site. Any unauthorized vehicles left on the festival site after the conclusion of the festival are subject to towing at owner's expense. Vendors will be notified via email when we receive their payment and will receive their space number and a map via email by October 14, 2023. Vendors must cease selling at 8:00 pm and be off-site by 9:30 p.m. Vendors will supply their own tables, chairs, table covers and table skirts. Tents are highly recommended for all vendors on the plaza.

Food Truck spaces are SOLD OUT